Hong Kong
Hong Kong bidders lead APAC real estate M&A by value in H1
Hong Kong bidders lead APAC real estate M&A by value in H1
One of the standout deals was the acquisition of upper floors and retail space at One Exchange Square.
HK tightens corporate governance with revised code
The revised CG Code introduces more comprehensive Mandatory Disclosure Requirements.
Pay and job security trump work–life balance for HK workers
The share of professionals who cited work–life balance as a key reason to stay with their employer fell in 2025.
HK invites bids for green fuel storage development
Deadline for submission is 25 November.
Hong Kong named world’s freest economy
The city also topped Freedom to Trade Internationally.
Exports rise 14.5% YoY in August
Imports also increased 11.5% YoY.
Hong Kong ranks third in Global Financial Centre index
The city clinched the top spot in fintech.
Hong Kong and China expand Northbound Swap Connect to US$6.3b
It also expanded the list of dealers and is expanding repo business activities.
LSCM, HKIB develop logistics platform for CGT manufacturing
The system can digitise up to 750 pages of documents per clinical case.
Gov’t says no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism
The statement was issued in response to a media enquiry about acetaminophen use.
Application for tech research support scheme begins
Each successful application may receive between $100m and $300m.
Hong Kong to launch first low-altitude economy tech hall
The Tech Hall will also serve as a policy testing space under the Low-altitude Economy Regulation Sandbox.
Grade A offices log 313,800 sq ft net take-up in August
Overall Grade A office rents falling just 0.2% MoM, the slowest rate of decline so far in 2025.
Retail investors turn to private markets for higher returns
US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
HKEX inks carbon markets deal in GBA
The partnership aims to boost development of carbon markets and green financing.
HKCA launches new guidelines for carbon-smart construction sites
The HKCA also launched the Carbon Smart Construction Site Labelling Scheme.
Tai Chung Property acquires Shun Ning road site for $123m
It has a site area of approximately 4,800 square feet.
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